Crispy Beef Jerky Balado Pasta (Dendeng Balado Pasta)

Crispy Beef Jerky Balado Pasta (Dendeng Balado Pasta) Ingredients

BEEF :500 gr dried angel hair pasta (or other type)500 gr beef tenderloin2 lemongrass, bruise3 Bay leaves3 kaffir lime1 tsp Salt1/2 tsp chicken stock powder1/2 tsp white pepper2 tbsp palm sugar/white1 L Water2 tbsp oilOil for deep frySpices paste :7 garlic2 thumbs sized ginger2 thumbs sliced galangal1 tbsp coriander powder5 candle nutBALADO :200 gr long chili5 bird’s eye chili10 small shallot5 garlic cloves4 kaffir lime leaves1-2 tbsp lime juice2 tbsp tamarind liquid1 tsp chicken stock powder1-2 tsp Salt (adjust to taste)1 tbsp sugar1/4 cup oilCOMPLEMENT :Fried shallotsLimechopped Parsley

Steps

BEEF1 Cut beef into 5×4 rectangle and 1/2-1 cm thickness2 Blend spices paste in a food processor, until pasty3 Heat oil in a medium heavy based pot, sauté lemongrass, bay leaves and kaffir lome leaves until fragrant for 1-2 mins4 Add paste spices, sauté for 3-5 mins until darken in color5 Add water, beef, salt, palm sugar, white pepper, and chicken stock powder Stir and let it simmer6 Cover with lid, turn the heat to low and cook beef for 1 hr until the liquid has evaporated and beef is tender (Add more water and cook longer if beef is not tender enough)7 Let beef cool, then pound it using a pounder to flatten but be careful not to break them apart8 Heat large amount of oil, deep fry beef over medium heat in 2-3 batches until darken in color and crispy about 2-3 mins (Be careful it will splatter) Drain in paper towelBALADO1 Use a mortar and pestle or chopper, to roughly pound the chili, garlic, shallot and kaffir lime leaves2 Heat oil in a pan, stir fry the chopped or pounded ingredients for 2-3 mins, add sugar, salt, tamarind liquid and chicken stock powder, mix3 Add fried beef in stir to combine, Off the heat, squeeze some limeCook pasta according to package, then transfer it into the beef balado mixture Mix well and Serve